Today we’re sharing the best local East Valley Halloween and fall play dates for babies and toddlers.
We’ve all been disappointed when so many fall festivals are later in the evening, which just doesn’t work with littles all the time. Most of these will have you home in time for nap time.
Keep reading for our recommendations on fall fun that’s during the day time.
Xo,
East Valley Moms
Spooky Splash at Swimhaus
Join East Valley Moms for a spooky swim family fun day on October 24, 2024, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. $5 per family, RSVP here.
We’ll dive into the fun at Swimhaus in Gilbert with so many fun mommy and me fall activities to including:
- Pumpkin painting station
- Floating pumpkin patch, each child can leave with one pumpkin
- Mommy and Me open swim in 90 degree indoor pool water with Swimhaus lifeguards
- Safe, indoor trick or treating trail
Trick or treat trail at Epicenter
Join East Valley Moms for FREE trick or treat trail through Epicenter to kickoff our fall play date series and take advantage of outdoor play season! Plus, there’ll be treats for moms as well–chances to win at select retailers though Epicenter.
Trial run your kiddo’s Halloween costumes as they take part in this trick-or-treat trail from 10-11 a.m. through Epicenter participating retailers–look for the bright orange “trick or treat here” flier in the windows.
Come early on October 30 for more fun starting at 9:30 a.m., including:
- Stroller walk led by Let’s Stroll (scooters, bikes, strollers, etc. all welcome!)
- Spooky story time
- Villain character visit by Enchanted Princess Company
Halloween Boo at Mesa Library
Offered three times during Halloween week, different library branches in Mesa will host a costumed Halloween party.
Bring your treat bag to this special preschool Halloween event where kids can show off their spooky spirit and gather ghoulish goodies. More information here.
October 30, Red Mountain Branch 10-11 a.m.
October 31, Main, Dobson and Express Library branches 10-11 a.m.
Toddler Time Halloween at Chandler Library
Head to a spook-tacular Halloween Storytime followed by little trick or treating practice for littles. Toddler Time storytime includes stories, songs and interactive play!
Monday, October 28, 9:15–9:45 a.m. at the Sunset Library Branch Details here.
Halloween Parties at The Playhouse
There’s two character parties happening during spooky season at The Playhouse. Tickets required for both.
- Pumpkin Painting with Cinderella – Join us for painting, dancing, singing and more! Saturday October 12th – 2-4pm
- Halloween Bash with The Villains – Trick or Treat bag decorating, dancing and more! Saturday October 26th- 4-6pm
Screamin’ Green Hauntoween event at Crayola Experience
Boo-tastic Activities at the Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is offering kids and their families three days of spooktacular Halloween fun with Trick-or-Treat at the Museum, October 26th, 27th, and 31st from 9am to 4pm.
Little ghosts and ghouls are invited to trick-or-treat through the Museum, monster mash on the dance floor, create a Spooky Tree in the Art Studio, take part in a fashion fright show, and explore three floors of imaginative exhibits!
Best day time pumpkin patch
Mother Nature’s Farm is perfect for babies and toddler aged kiddos.
Arrive at 9 a.m. they open to visit and feed the farmyard animals,, take a hayride, and take all the pumpkin photos you wish with multiple pumpkin patches. Plus, each ticketed attendee gets to take a pumpkin home.
